Nashville Predators vs New York Rangers, Dec. 18, 2026
Nashville Predators3-3-4, 10 pts- 6:00 PMCT
- 5:00 PMMT
- 4:00 PMPT
New York Rangers7-5-1, 15 ptsThe Nashville Predators visit the New York Rangers on Friday, Dec. 18, 2026. Puck drop is 7:00 PM ET on MSG2, MSGSN, Scripps Sports. The Predators arrive at 3-3-4 and the Rangers at 7-5-1. It is the first meeting of the two clubs in 2026-27.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Dec 18 | MSG2, MSGSN, Scripps Sports | Scheduled |
Predators vs Rangers Game Details
The fixed facts for this game in one place. The Rangers play at Madison Square Garden in New York.
| Matchup | Nashville Predators at New York Rangers |
|---|---|
| Date | Friday, Dec. 18, 2026 |
| Puck drop | 7:00 PM ET |
| Status | Scheduled |
| TV | MSG2, MSGSN, Scripps Sports |
| Venue | Madison Square Garden, New York |
| Home team | New York Rangers (New York, United States) |
| Away team | Nashville Predators |
| Game type | Regular season |
| Season | 2026-27 |
What Time Does Predators vs Rangers Start?
The Predators vs Rangers start time is 7:00 PM ET on Friday, Dec. 18, 2026. That is 6:00 PM Central, 5:00 PM Mountain and 4:00 PM Pacific.
| Time zone | Start | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Eastern (ET) | 7:00 PM | New York |
| Central (CT) | 6:00 PM | Nashville |
| Mountain (MT) | 5:00 PM | |
| Pacific (PT) | 4:00 PM | |
| Atlantic (AT) | 8:00 PM | |
| Newfoundland (NT) | 8:30 PM | |
| Your time |
How to Watch Predators vs Rangers
Nashville Predators at New York Rangers is on MSG2, MSGSN, Scripps Sports, with puck drop at 7:00 PM ET.
National NHL games in the United States air on ESPN, ABC, TNT, truTV and ESPN+. Games outside those windows go to the regional networks for the New York and Nashville markets.
Predators vs Rangers in 2026-27: Head to Head
The Predators and the Rangers meet twice in 2026-27. None of the games has been played yet; this is the season series in full.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Dec 18 | MSG2, MSGSN, Scripps Sports | Scheduled | ||
| Tue, Mar 23 | New York RangersNYRNashville PredatorsNSH | MSG2, Scripps Sports | Scheduled |
Form and Standings: Predators and Rangers
The Predators are 3-3-4, 7th in the Central Division with 10 points and a last-10 record of 3-3-4. The Rangers are 7-5-1, 2nd in the Metropolitan with 15 points and 5-4-1 in their last 10.
| Team | GP | Record | PTS | Home | Away | GF | GA | Streak | Last 10 | Last 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 3-3-4 | 10 | 2-2-1 | 1-1-3 | 25 | 33 | OT1 | 3-3-4 | OTLWOTL | |
| 13 | 7-5-1 | 15 | 6-0-0 | 1-5-1 | 41 | 36 | L2 | 5-4-1 | LLWOTL |
Next Game for the Predators and the Rangers
Nashville Predators
The Predators next play at New Jersey Devils on Sunday, Dec. 20, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET on MSGSN, Scripps Sports.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, Dec 20 | Nashville PredatorsNSH New Jersey DevilsNJD | MSGSN, Scripps Sports | Scheduled |
New York Rangers
The Rangers next play at New York Islanders on Sunday, Dec. 20, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET on MSG, MSG2.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, Dec 20 | New York RangersNYR New York IslandersNYI | MSG, MSG2 | Scheduled |
FAQ About Predators vs Rangers
What time is Predators vs Rangers on Dec. 18?
7:00 PM ET (6:00 PM CT, 5:00 PM MT, 4:00 PM PT). Atlantic, Newfoundland and your own local time are in the start-time table above.
What channel is Predators vs Rangers on?
The game is on MSG2, MSGSN, Scripps Sports. National games also stream on ESPN+ in the United States; in Canada the Sportsnet windows apply.
Where is Predators vs Rangers being played?
At Madison Square Garden in New York, home of the New York Rangers. The Nashville Predators are the visiting team.
Who has the better record, the Predators or the Rangers?
The Rangers. They are 7-5-1 with 15 points, against 3-3-4 and 10 points for the Predators.
How many times do the Predators and Rangers play in 2026-27?
Twice. None has been played yet.
Does Predators vs Rangers count in the standings?
Yes. It is a regular-season game: two points for a win, one for a loss in overtime or a shootout.
What time does Predators vs Rangers end?
A regular-season NHL game runs about 2 hours 30 minutes, so this one should end around 9:30 PM ET. Overtime adds up to five minutes, and a shootout a few more.
Is Predators vs Rangers on national TV?
No. MSG2, MSGSN, Scripps Sports is a regional broadcast, shown in the New York and Nashville markets. Outside those markets it needs an out-of-market package.
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